Public Hearings

About this inquiry

On 8 October 2025, the Attorney-General referred the Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025 to the Committee for review and report. The Bill would amend the Criminal Code to allow the Commonwealth to list foreign state entities that have engaged in a state terrorist act, or otherwise supported or advocated terrorist acts targeted at Australia.

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Accepting Submissions

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The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

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